✅ What it is

• The frown lines are the vertical creases that appear between your eyebrows when you frown or furrow your brow.
• Treatment involves injecting a neuromodulator (like a botulinum toxin type A product) into the muscles (commonly the Corrugator supercilii and Procerus muscle) that cause the lines, to reduce their contraction and therefore soften the lines.
• It is a non-surgical, minimally invasive way to reduce the appearance of those frown lines and create a more relaxed expression.

⚙️ How the procedure works & what to expect

• Consultation: The practitioner evaluates your brow anatomy, how strong your muscle movement is when you frown, how deep the lines are, and your goals (e.g., less “angry” look, smoother skin).
• Injection session: After marking the injection sites between/above the brows, the neuromodulator is injected. The session is quick — often 10-15 minutes for this area.
• Onset & duration:
• You may begin to see smoothing in about 3-7 days.
• Full effect is often seen around 1-2 weeks.
• Typical duration: about 3-4 months, depending on the brand used, your metabolism, muscle strength, etc. For some it may last slightly longer.
• Downtime: Very minimal. Possibly slight redness, tiny bruising or swelling at injection sites, but most activities can resume quickly.

💰 Typical cost range in Seoul

• Clinics in Seoul list typical starting prices for treatments of frown/“11” lines in the ballpark of ₩ 19,000 to ₩ 90,000 KRW for basic brands for the glabella area.
• For higher-end brands or combined treatment areas (frown + forehead + crow’s feet), costs might be higher – e.g., up to around ₩ 50,000-150,000 KRW per area, depending on brand/clinic.
• Important: These are ballpark area prices. The exact cost depends on brand of neuromodulator, the dose/units used, clinic location (Gangnam vs more local), and whether foreign-patient services/interpreters are included.

🧐 What to ask / check before you go ahead

• Which brand of neuromodulator will be used: domestic Korean brands vs imported brands (differences in cost and maybe duration).
• How many units or injection sites will be used in your specific case for the frown lines and how that dose was determined (based on muscle strength, facial anatomy).
• The practitioner’s experience specifically with the glabella/frown-line area (since the brow area anatomy has particular risks e.g., brow droop if mis-dosed).
• Realistic expectations: how smooth can the zone get, will you still be able to naturally frown or raise your brows, and what kind of look you’re aiming for (natural vs “frozen”).
• After-care instructions: what to avoid (rubbing, heavy exercise, lying flat, sauna/steam) in the hours/days following treatment.
• Maintenance plan: how long the effect is expected in your case, and when a repeat treatment might be needed.
• Cost transparency: what does the quoted price include (consultation, injection, follow-up), and are there any extra fees (e.g., interpreter, foreign-patient admin, etc).

📋 Smart tips & after-treatment care

• After injection: avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours — you don’t want migration of the neuromodulator.
• Avoid very strenuous exercise, sauna, or heavy facial expression (deep frown) for the first 24 hours if your clinician advises.
• Keep your head upright for a few hours after the injection and avoid lying flat immediately, if recommended by your doctor.
• Sun-protect the brow/forehead area, and maintain good skin care — while neuromodulator treats muscle movement, skin health supports better overall aesthetic results.
• If you have very deep static lines (visible at rest, not just when you frown), neuromodulator alone may help but you might need adjunctive treatments (e.g., fillers or laser) for best result.
• Keep a record of what brand & dose was used — this helps for future maintenance and consistency of results.